The first American pope succeeds Francis, preaching peace while confronting Church divides and urgent global crises.

In his first words as Pope Francis’ successor, uttered from the loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica, Leo said, “Peace be with you,” and emphasized a message of peace, dialogue and missionary evangelization ...

Robert Prevost, 69, has been elected as the new pope and will be known as Leo XIV. In his first address from the balcony of St Peter's Basilica on Thursday evening, Leo XIV spoke warmly about his ...

The following is the full first speech of Pope Leo XIV, given from the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica shortly after his election as the new pope and leader of the Catholic Church.

CHICAGO (WGN) — Below is the text of the remarks Pope Leo XIV delivered to the world from the Central Loggia of St Peter’s Basilica, as provided by The Vatican: Peace be with you! Dearest ...

Full Text of Pope Leo XIV's First Speech: 'Peace Be With You' VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - The following is the full first speech of Pope Leo XIV, given from the central balcony of St. Peter's ...

"Peace be with all you," Pope Leo XIV said from the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica on Thursday, in his first public words.